That wasn't the case when Stafford busted it back out against the Chicago Bears last Sunday, at least according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan.

"You see a lot of the quarterbacks doing it now," Linehan said. "We've talked about it and it just helps your grip. It's why receivers wear gloves."

Linehan said Stafford experimented with wearing the glove on his non-throwing hand in practice and liked the extra grip it gave him taking shot gun snaps.

"Just having a little extra grip on the other hand, gives you a little more confidence you won't have any troubles handling the ball," Linehan said. "Having that little sticky feeling in your left hand helps with your grip."

It's unknown whether Stafford will stick with the glove in Pittsburgh. The current forecast calls for a high of 64 degrees, but there's a good chance it will rain.

Linehan said the gloves still provide extra grip, even in wet conditions.

"Receivers don't take them off. The material is so good now, that's why those guys wear them."